Part time: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Term time plus PD days

Fixed term 31.8.2018

Salary: Grade 4 (below the bar) £19,430 - £21,268 pro rata

Start Date: As soon as possible

Ormiston Denes Academy is a thriving and ambitious Academy, aiming to rapidly move to Ofsted Outstanding. Under new leadership we have just recorded our highest ever student outcomes, increasing the proportion of students gaining English and mathematics by twenty percentage points to 53% and moving above the national average for progress across the curriculum. Due to an increasing roll we are looking for committed, talented individuals to join our team, working together to ensure this rapid improvement continues.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

In this role you will be part of a team who are committed to delivering high quality cover lessons in the absence of staff from the classroom, delivering pre-set work. You will be supported by a Cover Coordinator and a supportive Senior Leadership Team, keen to see students prosper. Our aim is for every student to make outstanding progress. This is through receiving engaging teaching that focuses on concrete understanding and engendering a love of learning. If you are looking to progress your career and feel you have the qualities to meet the demands of this highly rewarding position, then we wish to hear from you. This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate colleague to bring new, fresh ideas and help transform the opportunities for our young people.

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor who:

has a passion for the importance of learning and a special gift of communicating that passion

is dynamic, innovative, self-motivating and able to inspire others

has the ability to deliver outstanding lessons across the age and ability range

has the highest expectations for the attainment of all young people

enjoys working as part of a team to ensure the success of the Academy

is driven to relentlessly remove barriers to students’ success

In return Ormiston Denes Academy will offer you:

a thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence

a supportive, welcoming community of professionals

extensive support and development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the lives of young people in East Anglia. If you are interested in being at the leading edge of education, believe that all young people can achieve high standards and are prepared to work tirelessly to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.

For further details, an informal discussion with a member of the cover team or to make arrangements to visit the Academy, please contact: Dawn Carver by email, Tel: (01502) 574474. Application packs are available for download at website via the button below.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 22nd September 2017

Interviews: ASAP thereafter

Ormiston Denes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.